This modest yet charming suspension bridge is part of the Lakeside Way, the walking and cycling path around Kielder Water. Suspended above the tranquil Lewis Burn, it offers beautiful views of the surrounding pine forest and the rippling water. With its simple steel construction and wooden deck, it is a prime example of functional forest infrastructure—perfectly integrated into the landscape. For cyclists and walkers, it's a lovely spot for a short break, a photo, or simply to reflect on the tranquility of the forest.

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Oliver G

September 9, 2024

Cycling

This curved wooden pedestrian and cyclists bridge takes you high above the burn and into the forest beyond

David Howells

September 29, 2023

Hiking

This is an elegant curved suspension bridge built to carry the Lakeside Way over the Lewis burn. The stretch of Lakeside Way where the Lewis burn enters the reservoir was …

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Location: Kielder, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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